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Nigeria Tops Investment Sentiment Index Despite Rising Terror Activities

Despite Boko Haram’s brutality, global markets remain attracted to Nigeria. The country was ranked number one on the Frontier Markets Sentiment Indexwhich tracks the level of interest by US and European.

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Ten African Governments Secretly Sell Oil Worth $55m To Swiss Traders – Report

National Oil Companies (NOCs) in sub-Saharan Africa are selling oil in shadowy deals, according to a report by Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI). “A handful of companies are buying public.

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South Africa’s Economy Performing Below Potential – Finance Minister

While the global economic climate is showing signs of improvement, it remains below optimal levels, South Africa’s finance minister said. “Our economy is performing below its potential and certainly way.

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EU Confirms Partnership Agreement for Trade in West Africa – Pledges N1.49 Trillion

The European Union, EU, on Monday confirmed the resolution of its Foreign Affairs Council, FAC, in support of the Economic Partnership Agreement, EPA negotiated with West Africa. Two European Union.

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#AFRICA – Inside the Continent’s New $14bn Social Media Industry

A decade ago, most Africans would never have thought that an individual could bring a corporation to its knees in just 140 characters. But in June 2012, Japheth Omojuwa, an.

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Investing in Infrastructure: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Top 5 Opportunities

This article examines the best countries for infrastructure investment if we assume all things to be equal within each country’s PPP system. Only one country – Nigeria – makes both.

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Kenya’s Economic Fortunes Increase Yet Again

Historically, Kenya has been a part of Africa’s transition economies that have had lower GDP per capita than the most diversified and advanced economies in Africa. In more recent times,.

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South Africa’s Standard Bank Ranked Africa’s Best

The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited has been ranked Africa’s top bank by banking industry publication, The Banker. “South Africa’s lenders, for so long the shining light in Africa’s.

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Nigeria Plans Financial Scheme To Support Local Automobile Purchase

Under Nigeria’s New Automotive Policy, the government is making plans to launch a vehicle financing scheme which will make funds available for Nigerians to buy cars. “The government is committed.

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China launches $2 billion African Development Fund

The Government of China recently launched a $2 billion African Development Fund to be invested through the African Development Bank. This marks the first time the country is investing money.

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